Ocean Isle Inn is a beachfront motel situated on Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. The property offers ocean or island views from its rooms. It's the oldest oceanfront hotel on the island, located steps from the sand and Atlantic Ocean. The hotel provides a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, featuring waffles, bagels, egg sandwiches, fruit, cereal, milk, yogurt, and juices. Guests have access to two swimming pools, a hot tub, and private beach access.
Should you book Ocean Isle Inn?
A beachfront hotel with direct beach access, two pools, and complimentary breakfast.
Best for
- Beach access
- Family stays
- Ocean views
Maybe not ideal for
- Dining and shops are 10 miles away
Direct beach access
The hotel is located directly on Ocean Isle Beach, offering private access to the white sand and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the seaside garden, sun deck, and an outdoor fireplace.
Pools and hot tub
Choose between a heated indoor pool or an outdoor pool. A hot tub is also available for relaxation. A beachfront gazebo provides a spot for sunset viewing.
Room views
Rooms offer panoramic ocean or island views. All rooms include a refrigerator, microwave, cable TV, and a private balcony.
Nearby attractions
Walk to the Museum of Coastal Carolina, located 7 minutes away. Bird Island State Reserve is 8 miles away. Calabash fishing village, with restaurants and shops, is 10 miles from the property.
Rooms & rates
Standard King Room with Ocean Front View
30.0 m² · 1 king bed
Balcony · Sea view · Pool view · Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Free Wifi
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non Ocean View
32.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Free Wifi · Free toiletries · Shower · Toilet
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Ocean Front View
30.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Balcony · Sea view · Pool view · Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Free Wifi
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Garden
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location
37 West First Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469, United States, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Ocean Isle Inn is located in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
5 sights nearby; the nearest beach, Ocean Isle Beach, is 0.1 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Ocean Isle Beachbeach0.1 mi
- Town Center Parkpark0.3 mi
- Museum of Coastal Carolinamuseum0.3 mi
- Ocean Isle Boat Harbormarina0.4 mi
- New Hope Churchplace of worship1.5 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
9.2 / 10 · Wonderful on Booking.com, from 1,284 guest reviews
Ocean Isle Inn earns consistently strong praise for its unbeatable beachfront location, spotless rooms, and warm, knowledgeable staff — with several guests returning year after year. Practical drawbacks surface repeatedly, particularly limited and gravel-covered parking, aging bedding in some rooms, and modest accessibility provisions that may frustrate guests with mobility needs. Overall sentiment across these reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with most guests considering it excellent value for a relaxed, no-frills beach stay.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 24 · average 9.9
They wrote about: cleanliness, staff, location
Reviews scoring 7–9: 6 · average 8
They wrote about: location, room, noise
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Does the hotel offer breakfast?
Yes, the hotel offers a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. It includes waffles, bagels, egg sandwiches, fruit, cereal, milk, yogurt, and various juices.
Is there free parking available?
Yes, the hotel provides free parking for guests.
What amenities are in the rooms?
Rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, cable TV, private balcony, air conditioning, free WiFi, free toiletries, and a shower.
Are there swimming pools on-site?
Yes, the hotel features two swimming pools: a heated indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Is the hotel suitable for families?
Yes, the hotel offers family rooms and is located on the beach, making it suitable for families. Children can enjoy the pools and beach access.
How far is the Museum of Coastal Carolina?
The Museum of Coastal Carolina is within walking distance, approximately 7 minutes away from the hotel.
What is the lowest room price?
The lowest room price starts from $292.